Vast 1888 newspaper fragment on national events and politicians
A long, disjointed 1888 column notes the upcoming Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Milwaukee on August 27, rail-speeches by John A. Davis of Freeport, and broad political criticism of President Cleveland. It recalls Washburne brothers, potential Senate moves, and contrasts Dan Webster with 19th century figures, mixing commentary on Canada, ships, and foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Millyaukes
John A Davis
Freeport
Washburne
Minneapolis
United States
Sabin
Minnesota
Lhe Inte
Lind
Galena
Congress
Moratio G. Burchard
Fou Washburne
Israel Washburne
Maine
Kisha B
Minos
France
Cadwalader C
Si Memaker
Presidential hints and distant ambitions in a political swirl
The piece muses on Dan Webster and others delaying the presidency, urging Kim Blaine to stay in Washington and wait for a “shadow of the pines of Maine” before a potential eight year path to power. It shifts to critiques of story tellers and a Madagascar anecdote, then cites India missionary praise in Britain’s 1872 government report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmense
Dan Webster
Kim Blaine
Jan
Washington
Mo. Vernon
United States
Dl Pines
Maine
Jim
Madagascar
Eldy
Nila Apollk
Buashiass
Alate
Cyclopadia Brittanien
Brelamd
Vindooalan
Uitcountiry
Pentemen
Fintia
India
Sir Bartle Frere
Bombay
D. Jenkins
She Wants a Divorca and Courtroom Testimony
Mrs Annie Crawford seeks a divorce from David Crawford in Judge Horton s court recounting abandonment four years ago in New York and reliance on aid from Chicago after selling clothing. Dr Stanley testifies to alcoholium and possible delirium tremens while the case touches on a will amendment and past financial struggles. A Christmas cantata by the Baptist Sunday School at Germania Hall is announced for December 26 with a children's chorus and 10 cent admission for all but school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jr. Crawford
New York
Stanley
Laayve
Baptist Sunday School
Germania Hall
Land of Nol
Mooghk’s
Mins Goy Teft
Rockford
Hert. Vemis
Oregon
Balbous
Freeport
Bert White
Chicago
Wallace Collins
KK. J. Nichols
Kathryn Lott
Anna Johnson
Dubuque
Central
Evans
Bob Goodhue
Bob
Harry Snyder
Tila
Ld. Munn
Dtu
Annn Arbor University
Misa Vida Delight Fink
John Fink
Seeley & Read's, Co
Ipooyer
Y.M. CG
Misa Inez Treegward
Broiler Johnnie
Dreeo, Watts
Nnul
I. Shearad
Belle
Lenn
Ypant the Rabbith
Dia
Tf. M. Mone
Harry Jslie
Harry Winger
Mitt Kantenberger
Gorham Bunker
Glitton
Shannon
Laat
Forreston
M. Welter
Bruce Mitchell
Bruce
Weber Quartette
Tippacanos Glee Club
Second Presbyterian Church
Newcastle
Cilurcgh Servvicha
St. Mary's
St. Joseph's Church
Zion Episcopal Church
W.C. da Witt
Second Presbyterian Sunday School
Paul Seybold
St. John’s
Germ Methoiat
Salem Sunday School
Bya Green
Embury M. i
Matlack
Episcopal Sunday School
Holy Innocents
Ays Ranger
Foreign Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Karl Martin
Wits
J. FP McCabe
Martin
McCabe
Lena
Hl, Martin
Willis Hoover
Oak Park
Daniel Hoover
Miss Hilton
Egent
Dr. Hoover
Faw
Mia
Henry Dorrann
Santa Claus
Santa Claua
Amity Society
Christills
Fire Department
Yom
Jerry
Charity
Kris Kringle
Kris
More Pretty Things At Titan Year Sale
A local promotion highlights a Titan Year event with shoppers expressing delight at a range of attractive items. Prices are emphasized as notably lower than past periods, drawing crowds to Raber's Jewelry for briefer, affordable choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TITAN
Raber
No Paper Tomorrow as Christmas Death Halts Print
The newspaper announces a Christmas day break due to a death and notes the staff will not issue a paper tomorrow. It wishes patrons and friends a merry Christmas and promises publication when the editor resumes rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan- Wal Force
Agtereault
Clara
A Day of Notations and Christmas News in Freeport
A long, chatty local column notes Christmas plans and notables in Freeport including Dr Upp in Chicago, Mrs Apker visiting Iowa, a rector’s farewell sermon, property trades on Empire Street, and various social items. It mentions concerts, church services, fires, charity events, and holiday travel, with brief anecdotes about residents and Christmas preparations around town.
Christmas Traditions and a New Era in Krohn Stein Firm
The piece reflects on Christmas customs across denominations with growing German influence, noting a likely mild winter and busy commerce. It also announces a new merger in the cigar trade, Krohn, Stein & Co, uniting M J Krohn and Moritz Stein to bolster retail and wholesale operations led by Krohn and Stein, leveraging long standing Northwest trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Krohn
Moritz Stein
Mosia
Jacob Krohn
Krohn, Stein &Co
Stein
Mosie
Krohn
She Krohn
Diphtheria Rumor Strikes Rockford Merchants
A false report of a diphtheria outbreak in Rockford spreads panic and prompts warnings from Beloit to travelers. Clerks and residents note reduced local trade while rumors describe disease sweeping the city and funeral processions, with some accusing a Beloit paper of spreading the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Rivet
Rockford
Valolit
TWO BOYS DROWNED NEAR STEPHENSON BRIDGE
A Stephenson Street bridge tragedy left two boys in the icy river near the east shore. Carl Crain, the sole eye witness, reported one boy sinking fast while the other fought to reach shore before drowning. Willie Gregory, son of Engineer J. Gregory, was rescued by helpers but life was likely extinct. the other boy’s identity remained unknown. The crowd watched as dragnets searched the water and physicians treated the recovered body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press 4 Journal
Stephenson Street
Cloyer
Geo
Holbrook
Carl Crain
Carl
Heys
Willie Gregory
J. Q. Greggory
St. Paul Road
Stover’s
Caldwell
Hayes
Larkin
Holiday Goods and Gifts Across Local Stores
Elegant watches at C. B Sweet’s and Moore & Green offer holiday wares while Haknis Bros advertise Christmas meats. F H Rast’s Jewelry Store markets fine oxidized silver and novelties for ladies. Everett pianos at Rann’s, Brubaker’s candy stock expands for the season. Local stores tout novelties in gold and silver as well as gift items for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Rast’s
Everett
Rann
Brubaker
Freeport
Dildwin
Banks Jewelry and Novelty Store
Woman's Discovery Aids Long Suffering Patient
A county woman afflicted with a seven year battle against disease finds relief after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. She suffered months with relentless coughing and insomnia until a trial bottle from Ruwert & Borrell's Drug Store brought rapid sleep and notable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Thammel & Co
Shelby, N.C
Ruwert & Borrell
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Réeport Daily Journal
Wearnal
Eortier Ar
Postoptcein Freeport
Mallmatter
Preepor
Ill
Samuel Addams
Fragrart Journal
Orangeville
Afotkey
Rockroy
Mayti
Canada
Cleveland
America
Tarrison
Leon C. Bailey
Torrison
Larrison
Indianapolis
Harrison
Bailey
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Ben Franklin
Boston
Dan
Bill Springer
Ilinois
Illinois
Steve Douglas
Abe Lincoln
London
Mrz Fillmore
Jim Blaine
Jack Adams
Om Jefferson
Jim Madison
Jim Manrog
Quin
Adams
Mittie van, Buren
Jimmy “Buchanan
Lukador
Pitis
Upp
Treapart
Mahlon Apker
Iowa
W.dewitt
Danking
Rohynd
A. Roland
W. Uardin
Weber
TH. C. Moogh
Ladies’ Guild
Alan Cliveh
Walton's
Nica
Chiat Mira Marghilwad
Purelinay
A. Radell Ling
Arcadia
Wis
HY Chamberlin
Sadie Pairbanks
Lowa
Chana
Germania Dal
Reisinger
Tfunry
Cines Downa Fron
Lt Buque
Henry
B. Hf
Habe
Ile
Warren Moore
Renda
Warren
Ife
Bean Porter
Ada
Chas
Chapman
Third Ward
Hildebrandt
Sherrff
Minion
Dave Staples
Davie
Winship
Taillonaire
Tollet
Rud. Harroth
Emperance
Sterling
Rock Falls
Snyder
Eveport
Springfield
Wiinnis State Teacher’s Association
Shea
Hodds
Ines
Profugene Bischof
Win
Wagner
Cassville
Wit
Carl Meinpell
Deutscher Anesigey
Borsor & Son
Stephenson AL
Eokais Wit
Anna
Haknis Bros
C. B
Moore & Gerne's
Drnuggiss
Bippus
Ind
Abram Hare
Duggelet
Bellville
Ohio
Mmmert
Burrell Drugstore
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